Google ends DEI hiring targets, reviews programs

Google's parent company, Alphabet, has officially ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring targets and removed related language from its annual SEC report, reflecting a significant shift in its corporate policy. This decision aligns with similar moves by other major tech companies like Amazon and Meta, following recent executive orders and court rulings that challenge DEI initiatives. Google stated it would no longer set specific hiring goals for underrepresented groups and is reviewing its DEI programs, while maintaining that it is committed to creating an equitable workplace. The company's previous goal to increase leadership representation from underrepresented groups by 30% has also been abandoned. Despite these changes, Google emphasized it will continue to support its Employee Resource Groups and provide resources for minority employees. The alterations coincide with a broader trend in corporate America amidst political pressures surrounding DEI policies.